Adenoviridae Flashcards
1
Q
non enveloped viruses exhibiting cubic
symmetry, with fiber spikes protruding from
capsomers that aid in host attachment
A
Adenoviridae
2
Q
What is the Latin word meaning of adenos ?
A
Gland
3
Q
Adenoviridae medium size
A
70–90 nm
4
Q
Adenoviruses can cause:
A
- acute respiratory
diseases - conjunctivitis
- gastroenteritis.
5
Q
At least 67 types infect humans, especially
in mucous membranes, and some types
can persist in lymphoid tissue.
A
Adenoviridae
